2018 US Open: Novak Djokovic grinds out win despite brutal heat in New York

Novak Djokovic, on Monday, defeated Portugal’s Joao Sousa to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open, but not after receiving medical attention as a result of extreme heat.

The Serb, who’s seeking a third US Open title, beat Sousa 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in two hours to set up a potential quarterfinal showdown with five-time champion, Roger Federer, who’ll take on John Millman in a late match.

I’m very happy to get this one done in straight sets,” said Djokovic.

“It was much more difficult than the score indicates. Credit to Joao, who brought an intensity to the court. It was a tough one to play.”

Elsewhere, Kei Nishikori, a finalist in 2014, outclassed Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 to make it through to the quarterfinals. Nishikori will play Marin Cilic, in what will be a repeat of the 2014 final here.

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